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Grassdoor workers in Brisbane join Teamsters Local 2785

admin27852023-04-06T17:55:01+00:00March 28th, 2023|Categories: Organizing|

Nearly 100 drivers and warehouse workers at Grassdoor, one of the largest cannabis delivery platforms in California, have joined Teamsters Local 2785. They join more than 300 of their union brothers and sisters at the company’s Southern California location who affiliated with the Teamsters in January. “The workers at Grassdoor have demonstrated tremendous courage and determination in standing up for their rights,” said Joseph Cilia, Local 2785 Secretary-Treasurer. “We are proud to stand with them and support their efforts to improve their lives.” “These workers are critical to the success of the cannabis supply chain, and they deserve to have prosperous, sustainable careers that reflect the value they bring to their employers,” said Peter Finn, Western Region International Vice President and Teamsters Food Processing Division Director. “We look forward to working with them on securing better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Carrie Qualls and Alexander Torres are drivers for Grassdoor in Brisbane. “Why do I think it’s important for cannabis workers to unionize? Well, grocery stores are union, construction workers are union – everyone else can unionize, so why not us?” Qualls said. “There’s certain things I want that we don’t get – paid vacation, paid time off – and I think by joining the Teamsters, we can negotiate to get those things,” Torres said. “The Teamsters are great – if Read more...

James R. Hoffa Scholarships Available to Member’s Children and Dependents

admin27852023-03-28T16:30:36+00:00January 12th, 2023|Categories: Event|

Brothers and Sisters, Every year the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to qualified children and financial dependents of Teamster members. Academic scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 for high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university, and Training/Vocational program awards of up to $2,000 for use at community colleges and trade schools. The application deadline is March 1, 2023. You can find out more and apply here: http://jrhmsf.org/ If you or a member you know can take advantage of this opportunity, please act on it or forward it to a member who can. In Solidarity, Joseph Cilia | Secretary-Treasurer Teamsters Local Union No. 2785

Local 2785 Package Drivers Win Massive Award from Delayed Start Time Arbitration

admin27852023-01-12T16:46:24+00:00October 31st, 2022|Categories: Event|

In a major arbitration victory for Teamsters Local 2785 UPS package drivers, members are getting justice this week after a long battle against the company for skimping on drivers’ overtime pay. The fight began with a grievance filed by the local in response to the company delaying drivers’ start times. Persistence by the union led to a favorable arbitration ruling and a remedy of $1.6 million for drivers at three UPS centers in San Francisco, Menlo Park, and San Bruno. The settlement covers approximately 1,100 members. “Local 2785 is pleased to have been able to win this arbitration against UPS, protecting our start times and getting the penalty,” said Joe Cilia, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 2785. “UPS was wrong and the union held their feet to the fire. It was a long battle, but we never gave up.” Although the company paid the delay penalty at the beginning of the day, it did not pay the delay caused at the end of the shift when the workday was lengthened past the normal quitting time. The union charged the company with violating Article 22, Section 2 of the Northern California Supplemental Agreement. UPS initially tried to delay the case, which was heard at the local supplemental grievance panel, deadlocked at the Western Region Panel, and eventually moved to arbitration. Ultimately, the arbitrator Read more...

2023 UPS Contract Negotiations Members Preparation

admin27852023-01-12T16:46:45+00:00September 29th, 2022|Categories: meeting, Notice|

Brothers and Sisters, Teamsters Local 2785 is currently preparing for the 2023 UPS Contract negotiations, and we want to hear from you. It is important for all members to be actively involved in our next contract negotiations. We have prepared several tools for you to give us your opinion and participate in this process. 1. Take this short survey. All answers will remain confidential. Take The Survey 2. Attend a UPS Contract Preparation Meeting this October 7th or 9th. All Part Time and Full Time Inside Members of Local 2785 that are employed by United Parcel Services Where: American Legion Post 409 757 San Mateo Ave San Bruno, CA 94066 When: Friday, October 7th at 10:30 AM ALL Full Time Members of Local 2785 that are employed by United Parcel Services Where: American Legion Post 409 757 San Mateo Ave San Bruno, CA 94066 When: Sunday, October 9th at 9:00 AM 3. Submit your Proposals Online. Master form is for Part Time and Full time members Sort Rider form is for Part Time members NORCAL Supplement form is for Full Time members

Go Union Made this July 4th

admin27852023-04-06T17:54:53+00:00July 4th, 2022|Categories: Event, News|

Go Union-Made This July 4th It’s that time of the year again when families get together for backyard grilling, warm weather, and fireworks. Unions and the idea of independence go hand-in-hand because workers gain more freedom and a stronger voice by organizing their workplaces. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of union-made July 4th essentials so that you can support ethical companies that treat workers fairly while you shop for your July 4th get-together. Union-Made July 4th Shopping List Beer Budweiser (IBT, IAM) Beck’s (IAM) Coors (IUOE, IBT) Michelob (IAM, IUOE, IBT) Miller Genuine Draft (UAW, IAM, IUOE, IBT) Stella Artois (IAM) Soft Drinks Coca-Cola (UAW) 7 Up (BCTGM) A&W (BCTGM) Dr. Pepper (UFCW, UAW) Coolers Rubbermaid (IBEW) Sunscreen Bain de Soleil (AFGE) Coppertone (IBT) Hot Dogs Ball Park (UFCW, IBT) Hebrew National (IBT, UFCW) Hormel (IBT) Oscar Mayer (UFCW, IBT) Ice Cream Good Humor (IBT) Prairie Farms (IBT) Snacks Cheez-It (BCTGM) Fritos (BCTGM) Mission Tortilla Chips (IBT) Ritz (BCTGM) Ruffles (BCTGM) Sun Chips (BCTGM, IBT) Triscuit (BCTGM) Wheat Thins (BCTGM, IBT) Find thousands of union-made items via our directory here. Browse Our Directory Of Thousands Of Union-Made Products And Vote With Your Wallet

Teamsters Primary Election Voters Guide

admin27852022-05-17T15:56:09+00:00May 17th, 2022|Categories: Event, News, politics|

Brothers and Sisters, State and Local legislation are very powerful tools that Teamsters use to get laws passed to support workers(Teamster Jobs). But we cannot use our voice in this way if you don't vote. Here is a link to the Teamster recommended candidates in the upcoming primary elections on June 7th. These candidates support labor and labor-related efforts. Please make every effort to vote in this primary on JUNE 7th, so we can keep good candidates in office that support labor. Teamster Recommended Candidates

2022 Harry Polland / Robert Morales Scholarship Available Now

admin27852022-05-10T16:55:36+00:00May 10th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|

Scholarships are available to all children or wards of any active Teamster 2785 member. This scholarship can be used for any scholastic or vocational field or school. If you are interested in applying, you can download the instructions and application below. The deadline to have your application mailed is July 1, 2022.

Show Up – Recreating the 1934 strike that shook San Francisco and Rocked the Pacific Coast

admin27852023-04-06T17:55:39+00:00April 15th, 2022|Categories: Event, Notice|

Brothers and Sisters, On May 9, 1934, West Coast longshoremen went on strike, shutting down docks along 2000 miles of coastline, including all its major ports: Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, San Francisco, San Pedro, San Diego. This iconic day in labor was an 83-day-long strike for fair wages, hours, and the abolishment of extreme and unfair hiring practices. In 1934 workers marched down Market Street, better known by San Francisco longshoremen as the Embarcadero “slave market”. So on May 1, 2022, officially known as International Workers' Day, the San Mateo Labor Council and other Councils (Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco), are leading a March & Rally. We will be recreating the 1934 march up Market Street. We need you to show up if you can and march with Teamsters Local 2785. DETAILS: The event will kick off at 10 AM at the Embarcadero The march will begin at 10:30 AM and march up Market Street to Civic Center. Rally at Civic Center: (3-4 speakers) Our lead contingent this year will be UFCW and Teamsters, in support of their ”Make Amazon Pay” campaign. If you think you will attend, or want more information, please text, email, or call Apollo Wallace at: Cell: 415-716-7908 Email: awallace@teamsters2785.org See you there!!! Thank you, Joseph Cilia | Secretary-Treasurer Teamsters Local Union No. 2785

Organizer Training Workshop

admin27852023-04-06T17:55:47+00:00April 6th, 2022|Categories: News|

Brothers and Sisters, The fuel that keeps our Union strong is growing our membership. The more members we have, the more influence we have over our jobs and workplaces, and the legislation that protects workers. The key to this growth is learning how to convince non-union workplaces of the benefits that a union brings for better pay and benefits. That key person in all of this is the Organizer. A member who has been trained to be on the front lines of growing our union. So join us for a one-day training on how to be a union organizer and help us grow our Union and at the same time strengthen your position in your workplace. Learn How to: Build the union stronger. Get basic organizing skills. How to talk to non-union workers and amazon drivers, planting the seed of unionization WHERE: Teamsters Local 2785 1440 Southgate Ave., Suite 1 Daly City, CA 94015 WHEN: Pick one day, either Monday Morning, April 11th, 11:30 - 3:30 OR Tuesday Morning, April 12th, 10:00 - 2:00 SHARE THIS MESSAGE: Text this message link to any members you know who might want to attend who are not on our email list. More Questions? Contact the Local here: Contact Local 2785

All Members, Help Teamsters Local 2785 take the fight for better UPS wages to Sacramento

admin27852022-03-18T16:45:19+00:00March 17th, 2022|Categories: Event|

Brothers and Sisters, For months Teamsters Local 2785 has been aggressively pushing back on pay cuts for part-time UPS workers. Across California and Reno, Teamsters have been holding rallies at UPS hubs to protest this pay cut. If UPS successfully maintains these pay cuts, more efforts to cut UPS workers' pay and benefits will start. That's right. They will be coming for full-time workers next. And with the 2023 UPS contract right around the corner, this should be something we should all be concerned with. So we are asking all Teamster 2785 members to step up for your brothers' and sisters' jobs! Teamsters Local 2785 is bringing the fight to the next level at the State legislature in Sacramento on Thursday, March 24th, and we need you to show up!! We have a bus going to Sacramento at 7 AM on March 24th. Please show up for the day and support if you can make it. Food and drinks will be provided for the day. WHERE: Teamsters Local 2785 1440 Southgate Ave., Suite 1 Daly City, CA 94015 WHEN: Be there at 7 AM to start loading onto the bus. The bus will return to Local 2785 no later than 3 PM, but likely will be earlier. SHARE THIS MESSAGE: Text this message link to any members you know who might want to attend. https://www.teamsters2785.org/all-members-help-teamsters-local-2785-take-the-fight-for-better-ups-wages-to-sacramento/ Show Read more...

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